10+ Hollywood Dads Who Set the Bar for Fatherhood

Recently, Mathew McConaughey’s wife shared a heartwarming photograph on social media. This rare glimpse into the famous couple’s private lives captured a tender fatherly moment between Mathew and his kids. So naturally, we wanted to tell you all about Hollywood stars winning at the best dad game.

1. Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum might be late to the dad club but he’s already a pro at putting the kids to bed at 7 p.m. before jetting off to award functions. He has 2 sons, Charlie Ocean and River Joe.

2. Dwayne Johnson

The 6’5″ retired professional wrestler and actor is a sweetheart to his daughters, Simone, Jasmine Lia, and Tiana, and is often seen spending time with them. His eldest daughter has followed in his footsteps by entering the world of WWE, and he’s very supportive.

3. Jason Momoa

The Aquaman heartthrob is a daddy to Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa and Lola Iolani Momoa. Despite being busy, Momoa says he is a P.E. coach for his children, taking them to skateboard on ramps, climb walls, throw tomahawks, and shoot bows and arrows often. He constantly makes an effort to be a better father.

4. Ricky Martin

The King of Latin Pop, Ricky Martin, has 4 children: a daughter and 3 sons with his husband, Jwan Yosef. He revealed that one time when his son asked if he came from his belly, he told him that he was in his heart and was still there. His children are his favorite critics, and fatherhood comes before anything else to him.

5. Ryan Phillippe

Even though Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon separated years ago, he still loves their daughter, Ava, and son, Deacon, dearly. The ex-couple shares joint custody of the children and co-parent them during holidays.

6. John Legend

The American singer and philanthropist is a daddy to daughters Luna, Esti and son Miles. Not only does he constantly share photos of him having cute playdates with his children, but he also doesn’t mind taking them to work.

7. Jared Padalecki

Padalecki and his wife have 3 children together: Thomas, Austin and daughter Odette. Having been busy with Supernatural for the past years and starting a new show in 2021, Padalecki still finds time for his kids, even if it means he has to multitask.

8. Matthew Mcconaughey

Matthew McConaughey, the acclaimed actor and charismatic personality, is a familiar face on the big screen and an adoring father of three children. This extraordinary snapshot effortlessly reminded us that even in the realm of fame, beauty lies in the mundane moments shared between loved ones.

9. Jensen Ackles

This 45-year-old actor has 3 children: Justice Jay Ackles, Zeppelin Bram Ackles, and Arrow Rhodes Ackles. He takes time to teach his kids, does house chores with them, and plays and sings with them as every dad should!

10. Will Smith

Following Smith’s path, his children, Trey, Jaden, and Willow, have gained quite a fan following. But that doesn’t mean they get any special treatment. The actor believes getting good grades isn’t everything and fully supports his children’s careers.

11. Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth, the charismatic and talented actor known for portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also leads a fulfilling life as a doting father to his three children. His social media tells us he likes to engage in fun-filled adventures with them and his wife.

Gender stereotypes surrounding fathers have long persisted, often portraying them in limited and narrow roles. These stereotypes suggest that fathers are primarily responsible for providing financial support while being less involved in the emotional and caregiving aspects of parenting. But as we saw in this article and others, some dads challenge these restrictive stereotypes.